Maine § 1053. - Adjournment because of danger from infection
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1053. — Adjournment because of danger from infection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1053.. Adjournment because of danger from infection
When a malignant infectious distemper prevails in any town wherein the Supreme Judicial Court, the Superior Court or court of county commissioners is to be held, said courts may be adjourned and held in any town in said county, by proclamation made in such public manner as such courts judge best, as near their usual place of meeting as they think that safety permits.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1053.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1053. cover?
Section 1053. ("Adjournment because of danger from infection") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1053.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1053." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 1053. apply to my situation?
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